DHC-2 Beaver vs EA-18G Growler
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the EA-18G Growler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Boeing respectively.
The EA-18G Growler reaches 1,900 km/h — 7.5x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 2,346 km for the EA-18G Growler. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 165 for the EA-18G Growler. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $125M for the EA-18G Growler. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 59 years before the EA-18G Growler (1947 vs 2006).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 16 August 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 1657 units |
| Average unit price | $400K |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 August 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $125 million |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 254 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 732 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 46.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,346 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,964 kg |
| Empty weight | 15,011 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 1,646 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-18G Growler?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 61 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-18G Growler?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 165 units of the EA-18G Growler.